How can I clean ink and marker off newly painted walls?

by Ellen Day

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I have blue marker and roller ball ink on my newly painted walls. How can I get it off? Thank you!

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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Nov 04, 2019

Try rubbing alcohol. Blot, do not scrub.

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- Ellen Day on Nov 04, 2019
  
  Well, I tried the rubbing alcohol and that didn't work. Thank you.
  
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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Nov 04, 2019
  
  Oh dear. Ok, here are more things to try!
  
  https://m.wikihow.com/Get-Ink-or-Dye-Off-a-Painted-Wall
  
  https://www.hunker.com/12001535/how-to-get-pen-ink-off-the-walls
  
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Kelli L. Milligan on Nov 04, 2019
That's a hard one. If the alcohol doesn't work you can try Goof Off. Unfortunately you'll mist likely have to spot Prime with Kilz and try to spot paint to touch up.

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- Ellen Day on Nov 04, 2019
  
  The alcohol did not work. I'm probably going to just repaint it. I'm in Olean, NY, and I've never heard of Goof Off. I'll try a few things first. But if I can't find anything that works, it's painting time again. Thanks anyway!!
  
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- Kelli L. Milligan on Nov 04, 2019
  
  Goof Off is made by the same people as Goo Gone. Works great on ink and marker.
  
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Columbia GB on Nov 05, 2019

Magic Eraser might work. Or even a regular eraser on the ink.

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